A largely settled spell of weather is expected over the coming days, with many areas staying dry and enjoying sunny spells at times. While some patchy rain or showers will affect the west and north, particularly later in the weekend, temperatures will remain mild, reaching the low 20s in the south and southeast. Conditions are expected to turn more unsettled later next week.

Tonight
Mostly dry with clear spells, though a few isolated showers may linger in the east early on. Temperatures will fall to between 8 and 14°C.

Thursday
Largely dry with the best of the sunshine in the eastern half of the country. Cloud will build in the west by evening, bringing some patches of drizzle or light rain.
Temperatures will range from 17 to 22°C, with gentle west to southwesterly winds.

Friday
A damp start in the west, but conditions will brighten through the day. Showers will become more isolated, and sunny spells will develop.
Temperatures of 16 to 22°C, coolest in the north and northwest. Winds will be light westerly.

Saturday
Isolated showers pushing inland from the west, but many areas will stay dry. A band of rain may reach southwestern and southern coasts by evening.
Temperatures of 16 to 20°C, possibly a little warmer in the south and southeast. Winds gentle to moderate westerly.

Sunday
Heavy showers or longer spells of rain will affect the west and north, while southern and southeastern areas remain mostly dry.
Temperatures of 17 to 22°C. Winds moderate westerly.

Next Week
High pressure will build across the southern half of the country early next week, bringing generally settled conditions here. A westerly Atlantic airflow will continue to feed showers into the north and northwest. The south and southeast will be driest, with temperatures reaching the low 20s. It will be cooler further north and west. More unsettled weather is expected later in the week, with moderate westerly winds prevailing.

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